At an engagement party, John is singled out, forced to drink and mocked by coworkers who threaten his job if he offends Mr. Ziegler. They taunt him as a 'deadbeat,' belittle his income and insist he 'satisfy' them to keep working. As the crowd escalates the bullying—pouring drinks, shouting, and daring him to prove he married Ms. Taylor—John falters under pressure. The situation changes when Ms. Taylor arrives; guests fall silent and greet her, leaving John's humiliation unresolved and the staff's challenge hanging as she steps into the room.